Reading Comprehension

Good listening skills are important for good communication.
1. Yes
2. No
3. Doesn't say
What is passive listening?
1. Allowing someone to speak, without reacting to what they say.
2. Giving non-verbal cues.
In language learning, what is active knowledge?
1. The knowledge of a language which a user employs in speech or writing.
2. What a person understands in what he/she hears or reads.
Some of the benefits of active listening are:
1. We can say what we want to say more effectively.
2. We can learn better and build better relationships.
3. We can better express our opinions and feelings.
Do experts think non verbal communication is important?
1. Some experts think it is important.
2. Many experts disagree that it is important.
3. Many experts think it is important.
Paying attention to non verbal communication means:
1. Listening carefully to what the other person is saying.
2. Putting your own feelings and opinions aside.
3. Noticing their tone of voice, facial expression and body language.
Does body language help you understand if a person is speaking sincerely?
1. No
2. Yes
3. Doesn't say
You can encourage a person to speak sincerely by:-
1. Noticing their tone of voice, facial expression and body language and having an open mind.
2. Making eye contact. Using friendly facial expressions. Having a relaxed and open manner.
A good active listener will often interrupt the speaker to express their own ideas.
1. Yes
2. Doesn't say
3. No
Why will a good active listener try to imagine they are in the same situation as the speaker?
1. It will help the speaker to better understand the listener.
2. It will encourage the speaker to express their ideas more fully.
3. It will help the listener to better understand the speaker.
"Echoing" what the speaker has said means repeating or rephrasing their words.
1. Yes
2. No
3. Doesn't say
What are the benefits of "echoing"?
1. It shows the other person that you have been following what they are saying.
2. It helps build better relationships between the listener and the speaker.
3. It helps the listener to learn and understand better.
People can learn how to listen actively
1. Doesn't say
2. No
3. Yes

Active Listening Comprehension Quiz